R&V line up a 21st celebration

Rhythm and Vines has dropped the first hint of summer, unlocking a star-studded international line-up to usher in the New Year alongside Rhythm faithful and a new generation of revellers in Tairāwhiti, Gisborne.

The first acts include Aotearoa exclusive performances from the UK’s “biggest rap star” (The Guardian). Central Cee is confirmed for headliner duties on December 29 at Rhythm and Vines.

Australia’s hottest producer on the rise, Dom Dolla, will be on the One Vines Stage, also on December 29.

Also confirmed is the return of the undisputed drum and bass King Wilkinson. who will be in charge of bringing in the New Year at R&V.

The first line-up release includes Central Cee, Dom Dolla, Wilkinson, Hedex, Peking Duk, Gin Wigmore, bbyfacekilla, Delta Heavy, Disrupta, Emily Makis & Deadline, Foley, Georgia Lines, Goddard, Park Rd, Beccie B, Coast Arcade, Emilie, Jess Rhodes, Jujulipps and Nice Girl, with more to be announced.

Rhythm and Vines co-founder and programming director Hamish Pinkham says he’s incredibly proud and amped to announce such a world-class lineup.

“From Central Cee, one of the most exciting and sought-after rappers in the world right now, to iconic electronic acts like Dom Dolla and Wilkinson, to some of the best wāhine talent Aotearoa has to offer — R&V 23/24 is shaping up to be one for the books.

“With close to 100 acts tipped to perform at Rhythm and Vines, the first release certainly gives festival fans a taste of the party to come at one of the globe’s premier New Year destinations.”

The nation’s ultimate coming-of-age festival has itself come of age this year and R&V organisers are promising to put on the 21st party to end all 21sts with details to be dropped in the coming weeks and months.

“The countdown to R&V starts now.

“Rally your mates. Claim your spot. And prepare to be part of Aotearoa music festival history.”

Full line-up and ticketing information available at rhythmandvines.co.nz.

Presale tickets are available for Rhythm and Vines subscribers or for people who registered for the presale. Any remaining tickets are now on sale to the general public.

R&V opens up to campers from December 28, with the festival officially kicking off on December 29, through to the  sunrise on January 1. Rhythm and Vines has committed to fundraising efforts towards  Gisborne flood relief.